Nari Sangbadik Kendra forms a human chain before Jatiya Press Club in the capital yesterday seeking speedy trial for all the rapists including those involved in the recent Banani rape incident. Photo: star, collected

Teachers and employees of non-MPO junior secondary educational institutions at a sit-in demand salaries and allowances. Photo: star, collected

Participants at a workshop titled “Primary care of mental health” for journalists at Press Institute of Bangladesh. Photo: star, collected

Visitors admire flowers at an Ikebana show in the capital's BANBEIS Bhaban recently. National Association of Unesco Clubs in Bangladesh organised the Ikebana, dry flower and handicrafts exhibition by artist Rina Rahman. Photo: star, collected

A section of 26 Bangladeshi students who shared their experiences with officials of the Embassy of Japan following their recent nine-day visit to Japan. The visit was a part of the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchanges for Students and Youths programme. Photo: star, collected